Media Relations

This week’s PR Roundup features the implications of the DOJ’s lawsuit against Apple, women’s basketball taking over March Madness and how a major news organization will maintain trust by parting ways with the Associated Press. 

PR professionals feel particularly “charmed” when they land a big placement. And on St. Patrick’s Day—and every day—it’s important to create their own luck when reaching out to reporters. Our author suggests following these four tips when pitching media.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the business implications of a TikTok ban, Princess Kate’s image issues, and Muck Rack’s 2024 State of Journalism which shows that journalists still value PR.

Companies globally are experiencing a noisy, complicated and constantly changing media environment, in which seemingly everyone is a content creator. In light of this, it’s been taking more effort this year to get noticed. Here’s what PR professionals can do to get ahead.

To address the age challenge for political candidates, PR professionals can enact an eight-step strategic path to elevate their public images, highlight their leadership and demonstrate that their age does not impact their ability to lead.

The rapid reduction of the media workforce will have a huge impact on the world of public relations. But by remaining focused on core elements of PR amidst all this change and uncertainty, you will be more likely to help your clients achieve their objectives and reach your own professional goals.

With podcast listeners trending upward year-over-year, it only makes sense for communicators to look to this medium to push a new product or score an informational interview depending on the audience. 

PR Roundup looks at a study that reveals how adults are using TikTok, Nikki Haley’s “big announcement” trick, and how the nutrition industry is dealing with misinformation on social media. 

Outmaneuvering a PR competitor requires a unique blend of strategy, agility and more than a little game theory—like 4-D chess. Though many organizations default to an ad-hoc, figure-it-out-as-they-go approach, our author reveals a better way.

By incorporating specific principles into crisis communication protocols, organizations can navigate the complexities of information leaks more effectively. Crisis expert Eric Rose looks at several communications leaks–and brands’ responses–from Amazon, IBM, United Airlines and Xbox.